System and method for collecting DNA and fingerprints
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1. An apparatus for collecting at least one ridge and valley signature and at least one DNA sample of a test subject, said apparatus comprising:
- at least one DNA capture film for collecting the at least one DNA sample non-invasively;
imaging system for collecting the at least one ridge and valley signature; and
means for specifying an identifier that links the collected at least one DNA sample with the collected at least one ridge and valley signature;
wherein at least one DNA capture film and the imaging system are in sufficient proximity for collecting the DNA sample and the signature for the test subject during a single collection window.
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Abstract
A system and method is provided that simultaneously or consecutively collects DNA samples and ridge and valley signatures from the same subject during the same collection window that adds value to forensic data collection processes. The collection of the DNA samples and ridge and valley signatures occur during the same collection window to assured the DNA sample and ridge and valley signatures identify the same individual.
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28 Claims
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1. An apparatus for collecting at least one ridge and valley signature and at least one DNA sample of a test subject, said apparatus comprising:
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at least one DNA capture film for collecting the at least one DNA sample non-invasively;
imaging system for collecting the at least one ridge and valley signature; and
means for specifying an identifier that links the collected at least one DNA sample with the collected at least one ridge and valley signature;
wherein at least one DNA capture film and the imaging system are in sufficient proximity for collecting the DNA sample and the signature for the test subject during a single collection window. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A method for collecting at least one ridge and valley signature and at least one DNA sample from a test subject, said method comprising the steps of:
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providing a DNA capture film;
during a single collection window performing the steps of;
(a) positioning an area to be sampled over the DNA capture film, (b) collecting a DNA sample with said DNA capture film from the positioned area, (c) collecting a ridge and valley signature from the test subject. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26)
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- 27. A free standing DNA capture film comprising opposed first and second surfaces, the first surface comprising adhesive and the second surface comprising a material having a surface energy sufficient to adhere to a platen made of glass or transparent solid polymer such that presence of bubbles between the film and the platen is sufficiently avoided such that forensic quality fingerprints are capturable.
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